Severe Weather

Larry Bird's son accused of trying to run down ex-girlfriend

Former Boston Celtics star Larry Bird’s son was arrested after he allegedly tried to run down his ex-girlfriend with his car while at school in Indiana.

Conner Bird, 21, was taken into custody by campus police in Bloomington on Sunday, according to the Indianapolis Star.

The victim flagged down an Indiana University police officer Monday and said she was having an argument with Conner Bird when he threw a cellphone at her, striking her on the wrist at his apartment.

She said she left, walked home and when she got there, Conner Bird was waiting for her. They got in his car to talk and drove to a parking lot, where another argument took place, police said. When the victim got out of the car, she said Bird accelerated through the lot and tried to hit her twice.

She ran and found another woman, who drove her to the Indiana University Police Department, according to the police report.

Conner Bird, 21, was charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, criminal mischief, battery with injury, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Larry Bird played his entire professional career for the Boston Celtics, winning three NBA Championships.

Photos: Larry Bird Through The Years

Photos: Larry Bird Through The Years

Indiana State player Larry Bird shown in action against the Oklahoma Sooners in the NCAA tournament on March 15, 1979.

Magic Johnson, of Michigan State, and Larry Bird of Indiana State on March 25, 1979 before the final game in the NCAA Championships

Bird was named the Associated Press college basketball Player of the Year in 1979.

Larry Bird in New York, March 20,1979, after the announcement of his selection as college basketball player of the year.

Larry Bird displays his new uniform with Celtics President Red Auerbach on June 8, 1979. Bird became the richest rookie in sports history when he signed a contact calling for $3.25 million over five years.

Los Angeles Lakers Magic Johnson rips a rebound from the hands of Larry Bird during a game on Dec. 28, 1979.

Larry Bird walks to the locker room after re-injuring his ankle during an NBA playoff game against the New York Knicks on April 30, 1984.

Larry Bird reacts as he has champagne poured on his head on June 12, 1984, after the Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers to take the NBA Championship title.

Larry Bird hugs the Most Valuable Player trophy after presentation ceremonies on June 18, 1984.

Larry Bird shoots during a game in 1985.

Larry Bird receives the NBA's Most Valuable Player of the Year award on June 23, 1985.

Larry Bird is named the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the third consecutive year on May 29, 1986 while Celtics President Red Auerbach looks on.

Larry Bird gets a congratulation as teammate Kevin McHale goes up with his arms in victory over the Houston Rockets on June 4, 1986

Larry Bird rides the parade truck through the streets of Boston, June 10, 1986 during the celebration of the team's 16th NBA Championship.

Larry Bird laughs as he gestures for more applause and cheers from fans on June 11, 1986 during the celebration of the team's 16th NBA Championship title.

The Boston Celtics applaud as a banner celebrating the Celtics 1986 NBA World Championship title is lifted to the roof of Boston Garden on Oct. 31, 1986.

Larry Bird tries to drive around James Worthy of the Lakers in this 1987 NBA Finals game in Boston.

Bird in action versus the Los Angeles Lakers in 1988.

Larry Bird has a bit of fun during a portrait session for media day on Oct. 6, 1989.

Robert Parish, Larry Bird, and Kevin McHale watch their team win over the Washington Bullets on Nov. 30, 1991.

Larry Bird and Dennis Johnson present Kevin McHale a with a replica of the banner raised at Boston Garden during a ceremony retiring McHale's number on Jan. 30, 1994

Robert Parish stands with former teammates Kevin McHale and Larry Bird during Parish's number retirement ceremony in Boston, Jan 18, 1998.

Dennis Johnson and Larry Bird present Donna Harris-Lewis, the widow of former Boston team captain Reggie Lewis, with a gift during a ceremony where Lewis' number was retired.

Larry Bird appears at a press conference to introduce him as the new head coach of the Indiana Pacers.

Larry Bird arrives for former Celtics coach Red Auerbach's viewing at a funeral home in Washington on October 30, 2006

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson answer questions during a news conference to relive their 1979 NCAA Championship Game on April 6, 2009 in Detroit.

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson walk on the court to be honored for the 30th anniversary of their match up in 1979 NCAA Championship Game.

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird share a laugh before the NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament on April 6, 2009.

Forty years ago, one of the greatest boxing matches in history took place in an unlikely setting: the capital of the Philippines. Muhammad Ali's epic win over great rival Joe Frazier in 1975 became known as the "Thrilla in Manila."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Tuesday that a proposed agreement between world powers and Iran was "a bad deal" that would not stop Tehran from getting nuclear weapons -- but would rather pave its way to getting lots of them and lea...